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LaurenVanderdeen
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It turns out putting a roof over an outdoor pool isn’t as simple as Burnaby city council would have liked.
After council decided earlier this year to cover Central Park Outdoor Pool with a tent-like roof structure to make it usable throughout the winter season, a new report with estimated costs just made things more complicated
Staff presented council with two options for the pool roof cover at a meeting July 10
The first, cheaper option would be a $3 8-million contract increase to cover the pool by itself, as originally requested by council, according to a staff report.
But the option “poses a number of limitations,” according to staff, who said there would be additional operating costs to rent temporary change rooms,
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From Calgary to British Columbia, five baby birds hitched a ride on the back of a truck for 12 hours to manifest their summer travel plans
Not really, but the baby birds Albertan magpies without their parents, did actually travel to MetroVancouver recently
On June 30, a nest of five fledgling black-billed magpies, a species not typically found in Lower Mainland, were brought to
theWildlife Rescue Association of B C in Burnaby, a news release noted.
As they are generally not found in the area, “some detective work was needed to discover the origin of these hungry baby birds,” the B.C. rescue group said
“We discovered that the magpie parents had built their nest on the back of a transport truck originating out of Calgary,” said Kimberly Stephens,Wildlife Rescue hospital manager
“Arriving here after a
12-hour journey, the truck driver found the nest of very hungry baby birds and brought it toWildlife Rescue right away”
While the rescue group is undertaking measures to release the birds back to Alberta including by organizing permits and veterinary health certifications between both British Columbian and Albertan authorities they are providing care for the baby birds in the parents’ absence
As a non-profit that re-
lies on donations, the group says it needs help to cover the cost of release the return flight to Calgary has not been donated or supplied at a reduced rate by any airline.
They are encouraging community members to donate for the injured and orphaned wildlife at www wildliferescue.ca/give.
The group also urges the public to contact the help centre at 604-5267275 when they see wildlife in distress
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showers and washrooms as the current facilities are uncovered and do not have water in the winter
The report added, “Without upgrading existing mechanical systems, only minimum pool heating would be provided ”
The second, more expensive option, at total of $7 47 million, would cover the pool and change rooms with a winterized pre-engineered steel building with insulated panels and an HVAC system
The building would have large garage doors that could be opened in the summer for “an open swimming experience” with skylights.
The report says the option would encourage year-round swim programs and eliminate the need for separate heated washrooms and change areas
The structure could be disassembled and used elsewhere when Central Park Pool needs replacement, according to the report, though staff told council it would cost around $600,000 to move the structure
Both options are uncharted territory for Burnaby staff
“This has never been done before,” Mary Morrison-Clark, the city’s general manager of parks and recreation, told council
“I can’t find an example of where a city has covered an outdoor pool with this type of structure,” she said, acknowledging she isn’t aware of every covered pool.
“But we know that this will be a challenge operationally.We don’t have experience with this.We had staff on site last week trying to imagine some of the operational challenges that will be created.”
Some of those challenges include lifeguard sightlines due to the pool cover limiting the pool deck, as well as uncertainty over the air quality the structure would create with the HVAC system
The pool’s bulkhead, which is used for swim meets, is typically installed from above using a crane, but that won’t be possible with a roof covering the pool.
The pool, built in 1962, has a life ex-
pectancy of another five to 10 years and is “at or near the end of its useful life,” according to a previous staff report.
But that’s based on its regular operation as a summer outdoor pool
“We’re going to be asking that pool to perform outside of its regular operating envelope and working into temperatures that outdoor pools are challenged to make,” Morrison-Clark said
Councillors were not impressed with ei-
“I don’t like either one of these options,” Coun. DanielTetrault said.
He said he originally preferred the first option because it was low-cost and had a low operational impact
He said the first option is “not that feasible” but questioned whether the second is “worth the cost given the life expectancy of the pool ”
“But I also understand the need for more pool space across the city, I so understand that we’re in a difficult dilemma.”
Council referred the report back to staff to bring forward more information and recommendations as soon as possible.
Mayor Mike Hurley, who slammed the parks department for not planning a replacement for C.G. Brown Pool (demolished late last year) and pressed to cover Central Park Pool, was not in attendance at the July 10 council meeting when the issue was discussed
STOWAWAYS: Albertan magpies found in a truck that travelled from Calgary to Metro Vancouver are now in the care of the Wildlife Rescue Association of B C in Burnaby PHOTO WILDLIFE RESCUE ASSOCIATION OF BCBurnaby City Council hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing to receive representations in connection with proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”
1) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 17, 2023 - Bylaw No. 14581
REZ #20-30
4701 and 4705 Hastings Street
From: C4a Service Commercial District
To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM3/RM3r Multiple Family Residential District, C2 Community Commercial District and Hastings Street Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Mixed Use Development 4701 and 4705 Hastings Street, Burnaby, British Columbia” prepared by Jordan Kutev Architect Inc.)
Purpose: to permit the construction of a six-storey mixed-use multiple-family rental development with commercial retail uses at grade, and underground parking
Applicant: Dan Funaro, Vittori Developments
2) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2023 - Bylaw No. 14582
REZ #21-45
3700 Willingdon Avenue and 4355 Mathissi Place
From: 3700 Willingdon Avenue: P6 BCIT Zoning District, CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P6 Regional Institutional District as a guideline), P6 Regional Institutional District
From: 4355 Mathissi Place: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M5 Light Industrial District, M8 Advanced Technology Research District, P2 Administration and Assembly District, P6 Regional Institution, and Discovery Place Community Plan Guidelines)
To: 3700 Willingdon Avenue: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P6 Regional Institutional District as a guideline), P6 Regional Institutional, and P6 BCIT Zoning Districts, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “BCIT Campus Signage – Burnaby Campus – Master Sign Plan” prepared by Public Communication
To: 4355 Mathissi Place: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M5 Light Industrial District, M8 Advanced Technology Research District, P2 Administration and Assembly District, P6 Regional Institution, and Discovery Place Community Plan Guidelines) and in accordance with the development plan entitled “BCIT Campus Signage - Burnaby Campus - Master Sign Plan” prepared by Public Communication
Purpose: The amendment to the Master Sign Plan (MSP) for the BCIT Burnaby Campus will continue to provide a comprehensive and cohesive signage program for existing and future signs, as the sites continue to develop in accordance with the BCIT Campus Plan. No specific development is being sought in connection to this rezoning application. Subsequent approval through the Preliminary Plan Approval process for specific sign proposals in line with the Master Sign Plan will be required
Applicant: Chris Forrest, British Columbia Institute of Technology
3) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 19, 2023 - Bylaw No. 14583
REZ #21-29 5650 Beresford Street
From: M2 General Industrial District
To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM3 Multiple Family Residential District, RM3r Multiple Family Residential District and the Royal Oak Community Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Proposed Residential Development 5650 Beresford Street” prepared by Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc.)
Purpose: to permit the construction of a six-storey purpose built residential rental building atop underground parking
Applicant: Brendan Reeves, Boffo Developments (Beresford) Ltd.
4) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 20, 2023 - Bylaw No. 14584
REZ #21-30
Portion of 2160 Springer Avenue, 2210 Springer Avenue, and Portion of 5334 Lougheed Highway
From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family Residential District, RM5r Multiple Family Residential District and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines)
To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family Residential District, RM5r Multiple Family Residential District, C1 Neighbourhood Commercial District and the Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Bassano Phase 1” prepared by IBI Group Architects (Canada) Inc.)
Purpose: to permit the construction of Phase 1 of the Bassano Site Master Plan, comprised of a single high-rise strata residential building with street-fronting retail, atop underground parking
Applicant: Brendan Reeves, Boffo Developments Ltd. (Springer Holdings Inc.)
All persons who believe they are affected by a proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard:
1. PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON
2. SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL
• email: legislativeservices@burnaby ca
• mail: Mayor & Council, c/o Legislative Services, 4949 Canada Way
• fill out the webform: Burnaby ca/PublicHearings
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Reports, bylaws, and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendments are available on the City’s website at Burnaby.ca/PublicHearings from July 6, 2023. Any questions regarding the Public Hearing processes and agenda items may be directed to Legislative Services, 604-294-7290
Please note all submissions must be received by 2:45 pm on the day of the Hearing and contain the writer’s name and address which become a part of the public record. NO PRESENTATIONS OR SUBMISSIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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The health of the accused has delayed the trial of Ibrahim Ali, who’s on trial for first-degree murder in the death of a girl whose body was found in Central Park on July 19, 2017.
The 33-year-old has pleaded not guilty. The victim cannot be identified because of a publication ban.
Last week, a B.C. Supreme Court judge and jury heard testimony from a cellular phone expert.
During the arrest, Burnaby RCMP Const Jason Cutler told the court he seized Ali’s cellphone.
Two other police witnesses who testified July 12 said police placed the black LG smartphone inside a foil Mylar bag designed to prevent it from being accessed remotely and then locked it in a police locker.
One of the witnesses, Cpl. Andrew Bemister, said he was tasked with extracting a phone number from the SIM card
In her opening statement in April, Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley said the jury would hear from witnesses who will testify about cellphone records that place Ali in Burnaby on July 18, 2017, the day the girl was reported missing Keeley said witnesses will also testify that the girl’s cellphone records dating back to the end of June 2017 showed no contact between her phone and Ali’s.
Ali’s health delayed the trial last week, but a pause in the proceedings this week had already been scheduled to accommodate vacation requests from jurors.
Last week was not the first time the case has been halted due to Ali’s health It also happened May 13 and April 6.
The case resumes July 24
The next federal election is theoretically still a long way off, but there is already speculation that a potential outcome could set off constitutional alarm bells
That scenario is this: what if the Conservatives win the most seats but fall short of a majority?Would that prompt the JustinTrudeau-led Liberals to try to form government and continue in power?
It is an intriguing outcome and certainly within the realm of possibility. Poll after poll after poll suggests neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives will win anything close to a majority of seats in the House of Commons whenever the next vote is held
The idea of the second-place finisher in an election forming government may strike some folks back East as preposterous, but one needs to look back only recently in history to find a precedent, and it occurred right here in B C
In fact, two events occurred after the 2017 election in B C that may ultimately play a role in determining who gets to rule after the next federal election
First, even though her party failed to win a majority of seats, then-Premier Christy Clark reconvened the legislature as if it was business as usual. Under our system of government, she had every right to do this Despite every indication they were doomed to failure, Clark and the BC Liberals remained on the government side of the legislature chamber, helped choose a Speaker and delivered aThrone Speech that sounded like the recitation of the Green Party’s election platform (her party was desperately trying to win the support of the three Green MLAs to give the Liberals a majority).
Come the next federal election, these developments should bear remembering
No matter what the outcome,Trudeau will still be prime minister until certain events play out. More on that in a bit.
Within days, of course, the Clark-led government fell from power because the Opposition parties voted a non-confidence motion against the government Clark, even then still the premier and thus still First Minister, travelled up the hill to Government House to meet with thenLt.-Gov. Judith Guichon.
According to the book A Matter of Confidence, authors Richard Zussman and Rob Shaw wrote that Clark advised her to call another election, arguing an NDPGreen alliance could not effectively govern. Guichon declined her suggestion and instead turned to John Horgan the leader of the party that finished second to lead the government
Again, we could easily see an outcome
of the next federal vote that has the incumbent Liberal government winning the second most seats and the Conservatives winning the most Yet theTrudeau-led Liberals could keep governing if they continued to be backed by the NDP in an arrangement that would produce a working majority in the House of Commons
In such a scenario, it is important to remember thatTrudeau would have never stopped being prime minister and therefore would have the power to recall the House of Commons and put the arrangement to the test.
There is indeed a way for a secondplace finisher to form government
It can be infuriating for the first-place party, of course Just ask the old BC Liberal Party.
Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC
Editor: Burnaby is considering sites for a city hall replacement building. They’ve proposed three sites in the Metrotown area
I’d like them to consider a fourth option, the little-used park area at Kingsway and Patterson. It would have city hall separate from the Metrotown-area congestion It will allow it to stand apart, proud and monumental, not just another tower crowded into Metrotown. It could have public spaces and amenities added to it without disrupting the current public spaces that are on the other suggested sites.
It has easy SkyTrain access from the underutilized Patterson station It has much easier car access from Kingsway and from uncongested Patterson Avenue The seven-year construction period there would have limited effect on people, unlike the disruption that would be caused with construction on the
Please do not make the Metrotown SkyTrain area more chaotic and congested than it already is Building the new city hall at any of the three suggested sites would make Central Boulevard, Willingdon Avenue and Nelson Avenue a nightmare. It would not improve access to city hall It would make it extremely frustrating to get there It would make it more frustrating for customers of Metrotown shopping centre and for the growing number of residents in this area.
The Bonsor site would reduce the much-needed recreation centre for the seven years of construction.
The library site would take away the peaceful oasis of Burnaby Civic Square with its well-established trees
The area at Kingsway and Patterson is an underutilized site that could stand out as a proud addition to the city; a new site for a more efficient city hall. Please reconsider your plans
Clarke RoweTHE BURNABY NOW WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We do, however, edit for taste, legality and length Please include a phone number where you can be reached Send letters to: The Editor, #201A–3430 Brighton Ave , Burnaby, B C , V5A 3H4, email to: editorial@burnabynow com (no attachments please) or fax to: 604-444-3460 Letters to the editor and opinion columns may be reproduced on the Burnaby NOW website, www burnabynow com
Developers brought an “intriguing” proposal to build up to 90 townhomes on Marine Drive in Burnaby, but some councillors expressed concerns about the spot rezoning while the city’s official community plan is under review.
The development by CityState at the 2 52-acre property at 4420 Marine Dr would include 80 to 90 “family-oriented townhouses” with a 7,500 square-foot medical office and daycare building, and 4,600 sq. ft. of “boutique commercial space” with 10 to 12 below-market rental apartments above.
CityState development manager Aidan Shirley proposed building the two-overtwo stacked townhouses to Burnaby’s planning and development committee
July 12
CityState’s plan would see about 0.91 acres of wetland area “restored and dedicated” to the city to incorporate with neighbouring Riverway Sports Complex.
But the land is currently designated half as single/two-family residential and half as parks and public use, according to the city’s official community plan (OCP)
The OCP is currently under review, scheduled for completion in summer 2025 It will set out a new vision for the city’s growth, including future land use.
Councillors on the committee had mixed thoughts on the proposal, particularly as it would require what Coun. Pietro Calendino called “spot zoning ”
“Your proposal is intriguing, because we do need family-oriented housing, and your townhouses would be appealing,” Calendino told Shirley.
But Calendino said council doesn’t want to preclude what may happen during the OCP review by approving developments before it’s complete
Ed Kozak, the city’s general manager of planning and development, noted staff would want to consider the CityState project more before preparing a recommendation for council.
“It’s whether or not it may jeopardize the conversations we’re having with the community,” Kozak said
Coun Sav Dhaliwal said he was sympathetic to the OCP process but added councillors have been hearing from the public and the province to find ways to increase affordable homes.
Kozak said the proposal represents a “significant departure” from the current OCP but, given the need for family-oriented housing, he suggested the city should consider the issue further.
The committee unanimously referred the report to staff to come back with recommendations on the project.
AbhinayaNatesh
anatesh@burnabynow com
A debut, a comeback and a musical virtuoso the Burnaby representation is strong at this year’s Theatre Under the Stars productions
The much-awaited summer season ofTheatre Under the Stars (TUTS) is back at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl until Aug. 26 with two heartfelt musical comedies: The Prom and Roald Dahl’s MatildaThe Musical, celebrating love, acceptance and inclusion
And taking the helm in these musicals as cast, crew and ensemble members are Burnaby residents Isabelle Morris, Harold Perdomo and Sean Bayntun
Conceived from Roald Dahl’s iconic storytelling, Roald Dahl’s MatildaThe Musical has been a Broadway classic for years.
The story, set in a small English village, follows Matilda, a brilliant little girl with a lively imagination, who uses her storytelling ability and magical powers to “fight for the right to be a little bit
naughty”
Isabelle will be taking on the role of Alice (Matilda’s classmate) in the musical
For the eight-year-old student at Holy Cross Elementary School, this role will mark herTUTS debut.
“I really wanted to become a famous actor when I grew up,” she said. “There were auditions for this play, and I thought, this is gonna be my chance.”
Isabelle first fell in love with musical theatre after seeing a live performance of Hamilton She noted she’d underestimated the level of work this needed.
“I didn’t know it’d be this much work,” she said “I’m really tired now that we’re doing tech and our rehearsals end (late at night), it’s really tiring ”
But, ultimately, it is fun, she added
The Prom is a heartfelt comedy about four downon-their-luck Broadway actors who attempt to come to a small-town teen’s rescue after her prom gets cancelled, and
their journey to finding their “place to belong ” Burnaby-based Sean Bayntun is taking the lead as the music director for the show.
The musician, who got his introduction to musical theatre through aTUTS production 20 years ago, described the music in The Prom as eclectic
“You’ve got … Fossetype jazz, an almost Rodg-
ers and Hammerstein-esque old musical theatre numbers to Joni Mitchell and even full-on synthesizer dance party (numbers),” he said.
“There are definitely some really kind of tragic, heart-wrenching moments in the show, but the music always has sort of a bit of a smile on its face
“It’s got a lot of hope in it The lyrics in the songs
tend not to go towards despondency, and instead, they always feel like they’re looking towards the light, and I think that’s sort of the idea … that things can get better and that things should get better if we continue to work on them,” he added.
The musical also casts Burnaby actor Harold Perdomo as an ensemble member.
The Prom role marks a TUTS musical comeback for Perdomo
After experiencing burnout when he was 24 (in 2006), Perdomo said he wanted to come back to the musical industry as he felt he had a lot of unfinished business with his time with music.
“I kind of always felt like I had more to say,” he said, and hisTUTS summer gives him a chance to do that “It’s an incredible opportunity to live the dreams that I had when I was a kid ”
Watching the play Hamilton on Disney Plus and seeing people of colour perform was a huge factor in his coming back to musical theatre, he noted
“The Prom is such a special story,” he said. “And I think that if you can reach just one kid and tell them that they’re OK just the way that they are, that’s really what the whole point of it is ”
The two shows run until Aug. 26 on alternating nights For tickets and further information, visit tuts.ca.
It’s time to celebrate Pride in Burnaby and feature the diversity of the localTwo-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic, plus (2SLGBTQIA+) community
Come out and revel in fantastic entertainment, including live music, drag, comedy and more.There will be activities and educational booths for the whole family
An hour before the festival starts, you can head to Civic Square at 11 a.m. for a Move and Groove free outdoor Zumba class for all ages and abilities, hosted by Burnaby Pride and Arc’teryx Metrotown – with a prize for Best Pride Outfit
WHEN: Saturday, July 22 from noon to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Burnaby Civic Square (6100 Willingdon Ave.)
COST: Free, for more information see www.burnabypride.com
Burnaby is bringing live music to public spaces all over the city this summer, and you can find two shows this Friday at Fraser Foreshore Park From noon to 1 p m , listen to J D Miner’s original songs about “boats, trains, coffee (and some women too), old cowboys and plenty of old-time foot stomping instrumentals.”Then, from 1:15 to 2:15 p m , singer-songwriter Norine Braun will play her ethereal music inspired by forests and the natural world.
WHEN: Friday, July 21
WHERE: Fraser Foreshore Park (7751 Fraser Park Dr.)
COST: Free
As part of BurnabyVillage Museum’s new South Asian exhibition, you can join KirtanVancouver at the museum for an evening of musical meditation
Kirtan is “the ancient practice of call and response chanting, combining mantra and music to open one’s heart It takes a minute to learn, and makes you feel good just as fast,” states the event’s website
Anyone can join, as long as you bring your voice and an open mind
Event organizers recommend bringing your own cushion for comfortable floor seating and a water bottle to stay hydrated.
WHEN: Saturday, July 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave.)
COST: Free, register in advance by calling 604-2974565 and use booking reference “Kirtan at the Museum” or 703801
Time to rock your heart out at Great Bear Pub’s Sunday karaoke night hosted by Burnaby All Stars Karaoke. It’s not just rock ’n’ roll, it’s all genres and all the fun
WHEN: Sunday, July 23 from 8 to 11:45 p.m.
WHERE: Great Bear Pub (5665 Kingsway)
COST: Free admission
Deer Lake Gallery’s new exhibition, Breakdown Buildup, spans large abstract landscapes, like those by artist BilianaVelkova, to small 2D carved prints by Erika Mashig, to little 3D monochromatic characters and hazy landscapes by Sunshine Frère.
The artists question and visualize the relationships between collapse and resilience, and ask “How can we adapt to life within this new era of unpredictability?”The exhibition runs to Aug 20
You can visit the exhibition’s opening reception on Thursday, July 20 at 6 p.m.
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Deer Lake Gallery (6584 Deer Lake Ave.)
COST: Free, donations accepted
Compiled by LaurenVanderdeenAbhinayaNatesh
anatesh@burnabynow com
Little did Otavio Padovani know when he bought his first property in Burnaby’s Metrotown area five years ago that he’d be working with artificial in-
telligence (AI) for his second.
But with advancing technology and the rollout of AI tools like ChatGPT, the game has changed altogether and real estate is no exception.
Padovani, coming to British Columbia from Brazil, remembered the first house he purchased in the country; it was an older one-bedroom condo in the Metrotown area he purchased five years ago
for $410,000.
Prior to his purchase, all his questions, requirements about neighbourhoods, prices, safety, etc pertaining to his first home in Canada were directed at his Realtor,
Richard Morrison.
But in the past five years, much has changed
Housing prices have skyrocketed, more developments are springing up in the area, and Padovani himself, on the hunt for his second home, is now directing the questions he once directed at the Realtor to the new AI-powered tool, PropertyIQ, developed by Morrison and his team.
For Padovani, switching to AI in the initial stages helped him cut down on the reliance he had on his Realtor, he said in an interview with the NOW whether it’s comparing prices, finding out about the neighbourhood or details about the property, driving informed decisions
It is like chatting with a Realtor, but not exactly.
Morrison, who operates out of Burnaby andVancouver, said the motivation to develop the tool was to make it more accessible for homebuyers and sellers
The free, accessible tool was developed by his team using existing multiple listings service (MLS) data that their website has been harvesting over the past five years, he said, to pro-
vide a comprehensive analysis for homebuyers and sellers
“It gives insightful intelligence about each property,” Morrison said. “For instance, if you’re looking for a two-bedroom condo in the Metrotown area and you (narrow down) on that condo, you can ask (the tool) questions like what’s the history of this building?What are five non-obvious insights that you can derive from this property? (The tool) will then go and and study all of these data points and come back with five insights about the property”
But while AI is changing the real estate game, the tool cannot replace Realtors just yet, he said
That’s a sentiment Padovani agrees with
“It’s a nice assistant-like tool. It doesn’t replace an agent, because they still have to negotiate the price of the property a robot cannot do that,” Morrison said “You still need someone to show you the property physically. Someone that knows the ins and outs of the legalities ”
You can try out the PropertyIQ AI online at www. strawhomes com
The annual celebration aims to build a stronger sense of community while breaking down barriers and prejudices
Burnaby is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of love and diversity this month.
This year’s Burnaby Pride Celebration will take place on July 22, 2023 at Civic Square
The event aims to create a safer space for 2SLGBTQAI+ individuals, youth, and families, fostering meaningful connections and strengthening the sense of community in Burnaby
“Even though there has been a disturbing rise in hatred and violence towards the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, advocates and activists have been working tirelessly to advocate for more action and support from the Canadian government,” says Athena Affan, Chair of Burnaby Pride.“We are happy to say that we feel prepared ahead of our festival We will be communicating any safety information to the community well in advance and we’re looking forward to a safe and fun celebration of Pride this year ”
With a strong focus on visibility, inclusivity, and fostering a greater understanding, Burnaby Pride seeks to overcome prejudice and celebrate the diverse experiences within the 2SLGBTQAI+ community The organizers are committed to creating accessible and respectful spaces that
engage people of all ages and backgrounds.
The Burnaby Pride Celebrations will serve as a platform to showcase and celebrate local talent, businesses, and organi-
zations, highlighting the strength and resilience of the community. By prioritizing partnerships with agencies and organizations based in Burnaby and surrounding areas, the event aims to authen-
tically represent the spirit of the city
This year’s festivities include a range of exciting events, including the Burnaby Pride Celebrations on July 22 at Civic Square and the Youth Movie Night on July 28 These events provide opportunities for education, compassion-building, and fostering a greater understanding of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community
Now in its sixth year, this year’s Burnaby Pride will feature a variety of live music, drag, comedy and more along with community engagement booths and fun activities
Pride festival We will see on stage some returning faces, but our line-up also includes new, emerging, and youth artists that we are excited to share with the community. We are looking forward to a really fun day,” adds Affan Burnaby Pride Celebrations 2023 is an inclusive and empowering event that celebrates diversity and strengthens the 2SLGBTQAI+ community in Burnaby
for the whole family. This fun and inclusive event is the perfect time to pull out your most colourful clothing, break out the glitter, and celebrate diversity in our community
Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, picnic blankets and water, and to dress appropriately for the weather. The event is free of charge and welcomes all members of the community to join in the festivities
“This year, we started looking at our artist curation a little bit differently and we are really pleased with what we have in store for our
Burnaby Pride acknowledges that the event takes place on the unceded and traditional territories of the skwxwú7mesh and Hul’q’umi’num’/ Halq’eméylem/ hən ´ q ´ əmin ´ əm ´ speaking people. They recognize this acknowledgment as a small step toward challenging the legacies of colonialism and working towards true reconciliation.
For more information about Burnaby Pride Celebrations, please visit www.burnabypride.com or contact info@burnabypride.com.
BurnabyPrideisacollaborativecommunityinitiative.Its organizersincludeanumber ofagenciesinBurnabythat supportourcommunitywith theirprogramsandservicesaswellasindividual 2SLGBTQIA+folksandallies whoarepartofPCAN(Pride CommunityActionNetwork)
Get ready to celebrate inclusion and diversity at this year’s Burnaby Pride Festival
This year’s Burnaby Pride Festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. on July 22 at Civic Square, outside the Bob Prittie Metrotown library
It’s the sixth year for Burnaby Pride, which celebrates the city’sTwo-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic, plus (2SLGBTQIA+) residents
The free, open-to-all event will feature a diverse lineup of live music, comedy, drag performers, interactive booths, activities and more.
The drag segment will run from 5 to 6 p.m. and feature performers Batty Banks, King Fisher and Bongganisa.
Musical acts will include Fallen Stars, IAMREBELWILL and Parlour Panther.
“We’ve got a lot of new performers this
year,” said Burnaby Pride chair Athena Affan.
Among the new acts is a mother-daughter duo Affan is “really excited about,” but she wouldn’t say much more for fear of spoiling the surprise
Performances on the main stage will run from 1 to 6 p.m.
Before the street festivities, the day gets started with a special Burnaby Lake birding session for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at 9 a m and a Pride Move & Groove outdoor Zumba class at 11 a m
AYouth Pride movie night is also set for next Friday, July 28, with a screening of Love Simon for teens aged 13 to 18
You can find a full festival schedule and more information, including sign-up details for the special events, at the Pride website, www.burnabypride.com.
Burnaby proudly celebrates its LGBTQIA2S+ community, and works to support a cohesive, creative and engaged city.Richard T Lee Maita Santiago Daniel Tetrault James Wang Pietro Calendino Sav Dhaliwal Alison Gu Joe Keithley i ietro
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By the end of the month, Burnaby will be home to Canada’s first Rivian showroom.
The American electric car manufacturer, Rivian, will be opening its first physical space in Canada at the Amazing Brentwood on Friday, July 28
The U.S. automaker launched Spaces, a collection of “temporary and permanent retail and experiential centres,” in North America earlier in June, with the first Space in NewYork City.
Rivian had already dipped into the Canadian market. Last fall, the automaker launched in Canada with an office inYaletown and a service centre in Richmond, which focuses on vehicle service and delivery
The Burnaby location is the latest to expand Rivian’s presence in the Canadian market and the first-ever physical showroom space for current and future Rivian vehicle owners to experience the product firsthand
“Rivian Spaces are purposefully designed to be
casual and inviting, where anyone who is curious is welcome to come in to learn more about us and our products,” noted Denise Cherry, senior director of design and retail development at Rivian
Spaces, Cherry said, will allow people to see the product in all colours and materials, experience it, take a test drive, talk to specialists and understand how to use the electric vehicle in trip planning.
The Burnaby location will also be the first to use augmented reality to provide customers with a digital look at any vehicle configuration they choose
“You can put on the goggles and you’ll be able to see the vehicle,” Cherry said “If you like Kenyan red, you can see it in Kenyan red; if you like forest green, whatever it might be, you can start to really experience the vehicles (once you) step inside augmented reality”
MetroVancouver was a great place to set their roots in, Cherry said and, as a centrally located, accessible area for most of the region, Brentwood ticked off all the boxes.
Obituaries
KANNIAINEN, Alan
February 4, 1940 - July 3, 2023
Aan Kanniainen passed away surrounded by h s famiy on Juy 3, 2023, in New Westminster at the age of 83 He was a be oved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend Alan s survived by h s wife Zoanne, his children Si ri and Tom, h s sister Le la Evindsen, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Orr e and Kerry Babuk and Butch and Angea Sanderson, and his nieces and nephews He wi l be loving y remembered and sad y missed The family sends sincere thanks to the staff of Camel a Park at Buchanan Lodge for the r kindness and care
Condo ences for the family may be left at www kearneyfs com
Kearney Co umbia Bowel Chape 604-521-4881
PAIGE, Iris Yvonne
May 17, 1928 - July 2, 2023
Iris Pa ge (nee Pickett) passed away peaceful y on Ju y 2, 2023, at the age of 95 years Born n what s now Cooksvi le, ON, she spent most of her adult ife n North Burnaby, BC She s survived by her 4 chi dren: Sharon (John), Dave (Gayle) both of Ca gary, AB, A lan (Chr s) of Toronto, ON, and John (Joanne) of Corbe l, ON She a so leaves beh nd a sister, 6 grandchi dren, and 7 great-grandchildren
Gratefu for the sk l ed and passionate care she had received from many doctors over the years, Ir s has generously donated her body to UBC for medical educat on and research
At her request, there w l be no funeral service
By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act
Munde’s Towing, Storage & Service (1976) Ltd wl dspose of:
1) 2005 FORD EXPLR VIN# 1FMZU73W05UB69760
RO: SONNY GANANCIAL
2) 2000 TOYOTA SIENA VIN# 4T3ZF13C2YU189145
RO: DAVID MASSEY
3) 2008 FORD ESCAP VIN# 1FMCU93Z78KA01318
RO: DARRELL JOHN KERR
4) 2019 TOYOTA C-HR VIN# NMTKHMBX8KR070640
RO: JIN ZHENG
5) 2017 K A SPORT VIN# KNDPMCACXH7274371
RO: MARK SULLIVAN
6) 2019 HYUNDA ELNTR VIN# KMHD84LF5KU831048
RO: ALLAN CORNISH
7) 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 V N# 1D7HU182X7J619850
RO: JENNIFER FISHER
8) 2018 VW PASAT VIN# 1VWBA7A31JC019080
RO: ARNOLD VALDENOR
Unts may be viewed and bds to be submtted on TUESDAY, Juy 25, 2023 at 5917 Thorne Avenue, Burnaby, BC between 10:00am to 3:00 pm All wrtten bds to Munde’s Towng 5917 Thorne Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2T8
By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act
KINGSWAY BAILIFF SERVICE will dispose of:
1) 2017 Trerane VIN# 2GKFLVE33H6192071
Debtor RO: Arsenault Vanessa Amount owed: $5500
2) 2011 Chev Travers VIN# 1GNKVGED9BJ230641
Debtor RO: Thomas Ronald Amount owed: $9,000
3) 2016 Hyundia Tuson VIN# KM8J3CA2XGU020798
Debtor RO: Harry Marynavtch Amount owed: $10,520 68
4) 2012 Hyundai Accent VIN# KMHCT4AE9CU259519
Debtor RO: Chrs Haght Amount owed: $5800 36
Viewing by Appointment Unts can be viewed onine:: https://kingswaybalff com/car-gallery/ All email written bids to Kingsway Bailiff Service by July 27, 2023 at: nfo@kingswaybailiff.com www KngswayBaliff com
Notice s hereby gven that on Juy 24th, 2023, U-Lock Min Storage, 4240 Manor St, Burnaby, V5G 1B2, wl sel the contents of the ockers lsted below:
Unt #3055 - Manuel Mambo
Unt #2911- Danqi (Monica) Wu
Unt #1075 - Caire Wheeler
Unt #1824 - Kaden De Haan
These ockers wil be put for aucton via: iBid4storage com on the 24th of July 2023
By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act
Mundie’s Towng, Storage & Servce (1976) Ltd w dspose of:
1) 2009 JAGUAR XF V N# SAJXA06B89HR45993
RO: BLANKSTUDIO CORP
2) 2005 CHEV UPLDR VIN# 1GNDV23L25D250027
RO: MIGUEL A DE LA CRUZ SANTANA
3) 2002 CHEV MALIB V N# 1G1ND52J52M710254
RO: DEN S SABIC
4) 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN# 2T1BA03E2VC198686
RO: WA MING FONG
5) 2007 PONT AC G6 V N# 1G2ZG58B174115316
RO: MITCHELL K DD
6) 2010 JEEP PATR OT V N# 1J4NT2GBXAD514281
RO: MAR ON REYNOLDS
7) 2005 BMW 325I VIN# WBAAZ334X5KW76958
RO: CARY WONG
8) 1998 JEEP GRCHE V N# 1J4GZ88Z7WC212157
RO: ROLANDO AGUILERA
9) 2003 FORD FOCUS V N# 1FAFP34393W176449
RO: MOGGA BARABA
10) 2006 FORD TAURS V N# 1FAFP53UX6A223883
RO: CHEKRA NAIDU
11) 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO V N# 3G1TB5DGXBL131480
RO: EMILY MCILWAIN
12) 1995 HONDA ODYSY V N# JHMRA184XSC801665
RO: CHRISTOPHER RON RAVADILLA
13) 2005 FORD FOCUS V N# 1FAFP34NX5W159647
RO: DON NIC MIDGLEY
14) 1997 DODGE CRVAN V N# 2B4FP2533VR354741
RO: TRAVIS KYLLO
15) 2004 ACURA 3 2TL V N# 19UUA66254A805472
RO: JASON V CTOR HERNANDEZ
16) 2002 MAZDA PRTGE V N# JM1BJ222621596714
RO: T NA POWER
17) 2001 HONDA CIVIC VIN# 2HGES15311H917634
RO: SCOTT WRIGHT
18) 2004 FORD EXPLR VIN# 1FMZU77K14UB03255
RO: PATR CK HAINES
19) 2005 SUBARU FRSTR VIN# JF1SG63655H732923
RO: KATHER NE R VARD
20) 2007 FORD FOCUS V N# 1FAFP38Z47W105728
RO: LORI BURTON
21) 2009 FORD EDGE V N# 2FMDK49C09BA88653
RO: JAMES FEE
22) 2013 FORD EDGE V N# 2FMDK4AKXDBA84282
RO: RICHARD LAKE BIRD
23) 2002 MERCEDES C320S V N# WDBRH64J42F228619
RO: NE L BARRASS
Unts may be vewed and bds to be submtted on TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 at 5917 Thorne Avenue, Burnaby, BC between 10:00am to 3:00 pm Al wrtten bids to Mundie’s Towng 5917 Thorne Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2T8
To advertise, call 604-362-0586 or email DTJames@glaciermedia ca
By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act
Munde’s Towng, Storage & Servce (1976) Ltd wi dispose of:
1) 2021 MAZDA M3 VIN# JM1BPAML4M1336913
RO: HABTETSION SIRAK MEKONEN HABTEZION
YOHANNES WO/CANAD AN DEALER LEASE SERV CE
2) 2017 NISSAN ALT MA VIN# 1N4AL3AP8HN343653
RO: CEARA DELORME/MR MOTORS LP
3) 2009 DODGE AVENGER VIN# 1B3LC76V59N531793
RO: UNKNOWN
4) NISSAN MAXIMA VIN# JN1HJ01S1MT043547
RO: UNKNOWN
5) HONDA ODYSSEY VIN# 5FNRL382X7B502497
RO: UNKNOWN
6) FORD TRANSIT VIN# UNKNOWN
RO: UNKNOWN
7) ACURA RDX V N# 2HNYD18804H562032
RO: UNKNOWN
8) YAMAHA FZ750 VIN# JYA1FT001GA002344
RO: UNKNOWN 9) HYUNDAI VIN# KMHDU45D09U784237
RO: UNKNOWN
10) INFIN TI VIN# JNKCV54E44M821276
RO: UNKNOWN
11) 2010 DODGE CHALENGER VIN# 2B3CJ4DV6AH272641
RO: MANUEL MAMBO
12) 2013 NISSAN ROGUE V N# JN8AS5MV3DW110002
RO: EDWARD DURIE
13)1997 FORD RANGER VIN# 1FTCR10A3VTA17303
RO: PANGLI CONSTRUCTION
14) 2005 FORD TAURS VIN# 1FAFP53UX5A100342
RO: TIMOTHY HOBBIS
15) 1998 SATURN SL2 VIN# 1G8ZK527XWZ279822
RO: ROBERT ZERBE
16) 2002 ACURA RSX VIN# JH4DC54822C806962
RO: OLIVER PH LL PS
17) 2002 SUZUKI MC VIN# JS1VS54A822108545
RO: LAURA-LEE FERRIS
18) 2006 BMW X5 VIN# 5UXFB53546LV25156
RO: K RK MCRAE
19) 2006 HYUNDA TUSON V N# KM8JM72D96U433623
RO: MOUNIB BOUAZZA
20) 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY V N# 4T1BF1FK9HU268261
RO: CALVIN BYF ELD
21) 2003 AUDI ALLRD VIN# WA1YD54B13N080359
RO: DURA D HADI KAREEM
22) 1988 MAZDA RX7 VIN# JM1FC3317J0601348
RO:ANDREA BELL
23) 2019 CHEVROLET CORVT V N# 1G1YA2D70K5109110
RO: MICHAEL CLARK
Units may be viewed and bids to be submitted on TUESDAY, Juy 25, 2023 at 5917 Thorne Avenue, Burnaby, BC between 10:00am to 3:00 pm Al written bds to Munde’s Towing 5917 Thorne Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2T8
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